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Kentucky, Pendleton

Flood Warning

Statement as of 12:49 AM EST on February 22, 2018

Expires 8:48 AM EST on February 22, 2018

The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River at Meldahl dam* until further notice.* At 12 am the stage was 51.5 feet.* Flood stage is 51 feet.* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 49 feet by Thursday morning. The river will rise again to flood stage Monday morning to crest near 51 feet on Monday. Additional rises are possible after this time.* At stages near 52 feet, lowland flooding of streets near Neville continues. Water covers Route 52 near State Route 232 in Point Pleasant, with backwater flooding up Big Indian creek resulting in high water along stretches of Route 232 close to the river.

* Precipitation will move across the area starting this evening and then taper off Thursday afternoon. Additional rounds of precipitation will then move across the region through Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts through Sunday morning are expected to be in the two to four inch range.

* Excessive rainfall will cause local rivers, creeks, and streams to rise. Those near streams and rivers should be especially cautious as streams and rivers can rise quickly.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas proneto flooding, should be prepared to take action should floodingdevelop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possibleflood warnings.

* Precipitation will move across the area starting this evening and then taper off Thursday afternoon. Additional rounds of precipitation will then move across the region through Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts through Sunday morning are expected to be in the two to four inch range.

* Excessive rainfall will cause local rivers, creeks, and streams to rise. Those near streams and rivers should be especially cautious as streams and rivers can rise quickly.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas proneto flooding, should be prepared to take action should floodingdevelop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possibleflood warnings.